Connections with others is important on so many levels. Without them we experience loneliness and isolation. Not good for anyone. Summer gatherings with friends and family are a wonderful way to engage and stay connected. A perfect time to disconnect from the fast paced life we lead. Sometimes, before we even realize it, days and / or weeks have flown by. As someone who has [...]
Gratitude has almost become a fad. While I am thrilled there is more conversation around this important action, I just want to take a moment to say I hope it is more than a passing phase for you. As someone who has stared down a grave diagnosis, I just might be the most grateful person ever. We all face difficult situations, it is part of [...]
Do you faithfully begin your day with a cup of coffee? Statistics say over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each day, so chances are, you're a coffee drinker. Sometimes it feels like the only way to add some pep in your step is to fill up your mug with some fresh coffee, doesn't it? A cup of coffee isn't a bad [...]
FREQUENTLY I hear that staying on track and making healthy choices consistently is just to overwhelming due to our crazy schedules. Somehow, crazy has become the new normal and this often leads to lowering our personal standards. Now that is crazy! Daily workouts and healthy eating can be quite challenging to fit into a busy schedule. Often, this causes us to throw our hands up [...]
Often I hear that eating healthy is a challenge when you go out. This is simply bringing a new awareness and a new skill that will yield powerful results to the party. It’s one thing to eat healthy at home when you’re in control of what’s available — but eating out with friends at a local restaurant or while traveling can be another story. Feeling [...]
Autumn has arrived, the leaves have changed color and the hustle and bustle of the holidays is here. If you're anything like me, this last part of the year flies by in a wink. I have a fun theory that we go to bed on Halloween and wake up on Valentine's Day! At this time of year it can feel like your schedule is controlling [...]
Both health experts and chefs agree that it's best to eat the foods that are "seasonally" available, rather than seeking out frozen foods from other seasons. Ideally, the healthiest, and most cost-effective diets are rich in produce that are grown in the same month that you eat them. This means that you would eat squash throughout the fall and summer, and switch to leeks and [...]
We’re moving into one the most wonderful times of the year, would you agree? While the music plays and festivities begin, so does overwhelm and confusion! There are so many lovely things about the holiday season that I’d have a hard time listing only a few. There are also so many things getting added to our already busy schedule. I’d have to say, though, that universally, we all [...]
When you think about food cravings, typically the first thing that comes to mind would be some type of junk food. Something that is high in calories, low in nutrients, processed and quite unhealthy. Is that what you tend to crave when a craving kicks in? What is your go-to craving -- chocolate chip cookies? A big bowl of ice cream? Personally, rippled potato chips have [...]
There’s a fine line between waiting too long between meals and snacking all day to curb your hunger. Waiting too long can cause you to overeat during your mealtimes because you’re ravenous – and grazing all day can lead to mindless or habitual eating that could cause overeating, especially when you’re still eating full meals at meal times. The goal is to figure out your [...]
